Fontaines celebrate 50 years of marriage

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Aug 29, 2012 at 10:57 AM

Gerald O. Fontaine Sr. and Jeanne L. (Gendreau) Fontaine celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Nov. 12, 2011 with a surprise party at American Legion Hall in Swansea given by their children, daughter Jeannine Blanchard and husband Robert of Swansea; son Robert Fontaine and wife Kristie of Dighton. They are also the parents of the late Gerald (Gerry) Fontaine, Jr.

Gerald O. Fontaine Sr. and Jeanne L. (Gendreau) Fontaine celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Nov. 12, 2011 with a surprise party at American Legion Hall in Swansea given by their children, daughter Jeannine Blanchard and husband Robert of Swansea; son Robert Fontaine and wife Kristie of Dighton. They are also the parents of the late Gerald (Gerry) Fontaine, Jr.

Gerald and Jeanne were married on Thanksgiving Day, November 23, 1961 in Notre-Dame Lourdes Church, Fall River with Rev. Roger P. Poirer celebrating the Mass.

The Fontaines renewed their vows with their nephew Rev. Rodney E. Thibault presiding over the service.

Both Gerald and Jeanne are retired and enjoy spending time with their five grandchildren, Robert, James and Nicholas Blanchard, Madison and Jake Fontaine.

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